The former Formula 2 driver became the Third Driver for the British team in 2026, and the first free practice session at Suzuka will be Crawford's first miles behind the wheel of the troublesome AMR26 this season.

The 20-year-old will take part in his third FP1 session in less than six months after competing in two more sessions in 2025, taking to the iconic Japanese circuit for the first time in his career.

"I'm really excited to get behind the wheel and drive for the team at Suzuka," Crawford stated in an Aston Martin press release.

"It's great that we're able to give Jak another opportunity in FP1 as part of our ongoing commitment to developing young talent," said Mike Krack, Aston Martin's Chief Trackside Officer.

It was another disastrous showing for Aston Martin at the Chinese Grand Prix after Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso were both forced to retire from the second race of the season.

After the weekend in Shanghai, rumours have been swirling surrounding a change in team principal at the British team, with Audi's Jonathan Wheatley reportedly on the shortlist.

Wheatley then left the German team with immediate effect, but an imminent deal between the Brit and Aston Martin is not on the cards.